The temporal perspective examines time in narration through three main aspects: order, duration, and frequency, which are analyzed throughout the entire text rather than within a single sentence. This study descriptively and analytically explores the temporal perspective in the story of Prophet Moses (PBUH) in three sacred texts: the Quran, the Torah, and Rumi’s Masnavi. Each of these texts adopts a different approach to narrating the story based on its objectives, audience, and cultural context.

In the Quran, narratives are flexible, nonlinear, and focused on guidance and instruction. The repetition of scenes (recurrent frequency) emphasizes key concepts such as monotheism and divine guidance. In crucial sections, the narrative slows down to highlight moral messages.

The Old Testament presents a chronological and detailed account, portraying Moses' life as a historical figure with an emphasis on ethnic identity and the preservation of Jewish history.

In the Masnavi, Rumi adopts an allegorical and scattered approach, reshaping the story for ethical and mystical instruction. He employs repetition to emphasize spiritual messages and alters the structure to align with his Sufi teachings.

The findings reveal that each text, based on its specific purpose—guidance, historiography, or mystical instruction—utilizes a distinct narrative structure and approach to managing time.